Four 21st century players who won the World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d'Or

Zinedine Zidane of Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane of Real Madrid

#3 Rivaldo

Rivaldo, Dietmar Hamann
Rivaldo in action for Barcelona

No winger in the world scored more beautiful goals than Rivaldo. He was one of the most skilful and creative players of his generation. Rivaldo was acclaimed for his bending free kicks, lethal left foot and ability to create chances.

After an impressive year with Brazil National team and Barcelona, Rivaldo won the 1999 Ballon d'Or edging England International David Beckham and Argentine Gabriel Batistuta.

He was a part of the 2002 World Cup winning Brazil team. Rivaldo won the 2003 Champions League with AC Milan which gave him entry to the elite group.

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